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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Adelanto, CA

Western States Wholesale INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western States Wholesale INC ranks #47,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$6,565
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#47,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western States Wholesale INC in Adelanto, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,565. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western States Wholesale INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kyle Erwin Construction in San Angelo, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#47,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western States Wholesale INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western States Wholesale INC runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,565 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Western States Wholesale INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAUSTIN MASTER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CLAYSTONE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BAKER HUGHES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WILLIAMS FIELD SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ENSIGN US SOUTHERN D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SCANDRILL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MOBILE ABRASIVES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CANNON ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CONTINENTAL RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0XTO ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW DOMINION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DOUBLE K DRILLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SOMONT OIL COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MAGNA ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ANADARKO PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FRONTIER DRILLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COTERRA ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MCCONNELL AND SCULLY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Western States Whole…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Western States Wholesale INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Western States Wholesale INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Western States Wholesale INC is the #407 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($6,565).

How Western States Wholesale INC Compares

Western States Wholesale INC's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-05-29

Last Inspection

2020-01-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $2,188 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,715

Current Penalty Amount

$6,565

Penalty Reduction

2.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $150 from the initial assessment of $6,715. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Western States Wholesale INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western States Wholesale INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 18 3.1
Total Penalty $6,565 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,188 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western States Wholesale INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,565 here).

Independence Contract Drilling, INC. $6,565 TX Elite Energy Services, LLC $6,563 LA Helmerich & Payne International Drilling CO. Rig 299 $6,600 TX Stratnor Strategic Northern $6,519 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Austin Master Services, LLC 3 insp. Martins Ferry, OH Claystone Construction, INC. 3 insp. Erie, CO Baker Hughes 3 insp. Carrizo Springs, TX Williams Field Service Company LLC 3 insp. Opal, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Independence Contract Drilling, INC.
Orla, TX
3 inspections $6,565
Native Oil Field Services
Hondo, TX
0 inspections $0
Elite Energy Services, LLC
Houma, LA
2 inspections $6,563
Kyle Erwin Construction
San Angelo, TX
0 inspections $0
Bo Dean CO., INC.
Santa Rosa, CA
9 inspections $6,580

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western States Wholesale INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western States Wholesale INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Western States Wholesale INC have? ▼
Western States Wholesale INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,565.
How many OSHA inspections has Western States Wholesale INC had? ▼
Western States Wholesale INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-29 and the most recent on 2020-01-07. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western States Wholesale INC? ▼
Western States Wholesale INC has been assessed $6,565 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,715 (a 2.2% reduction).
What industry does Western States Wholesale INC operate in? ▼
Western States Wholesale INC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212322). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western States Wholesale INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western States Wholesale INC ranks #47,508 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Western States Wholesale INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western States Wholesale INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,565 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kyle Erwin Construction in San Angelo, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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